The world is comprised of four
basic elements: air, water, earth and fire.
Michael Wright would like to add a fifth to that list – therapeutic massage.
Wright is working to promote the health benefits of massage as a regular staple of people’s healthy lifestyle.
In February the Scottsdale resident opened a franchise of Elements in the upscale Shops at 94 Hundred Shea.
And while massage isn’t listed as the fifth basic element, Take 5 provides five good reasons to visit this North Scottsdale business for a relaxing and healing experience.
No 1: Good health – Wright says massage shouldn’t be considered an indulgence by people, but as a way to keep the body healthy.
Massage provides relief to people of all ages, addressing a variety of health conditions including stress-related tension, fatigue, sleep disorders, high blood pressure and pain to name a few.
Clients and their massage therapist discuss the desired outcome of a session to determine which areas of the patient’s body require the most attention.
Through therapeutic massage endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller, are released.
For this reason Wright says, massage is being incorporated into treatment for chronic illness, injury and recovery from surgery to control and relieve pain.
No. 2: Comfort – Not only does therapeutic massage offer comfort from people’s pain, but the atmosphere at Elements is comforting as well.
With six different therapeutic massage rooms, each one plays soft, soothing music.
Rooms are larger than typical massage rooms, allowing therapists to better work on clients.
No. 3: Membership – One important aspect to helping make therapeutic massage a part of people’s routine is making it affordable.
Elements does just that by offering package prices.
While there is no contract, people get several advantages for purchasing packages of massage services.
For $49 a month people get one 55-minute session with each additional session for the same price. If people refer a friend they can get $10 off their next massage.
No. 4: Professionalism – One of the main focuses of Elements is to provide a professional atmosphere for both clients and therapists.
At the core of the company’s philosophy is that they need to take care of only two people to make the businesses successful; the client and the therapist.
The service is the product and every session is Elements chance to prove they provide the best therapeutic massage available.
By listening to clients and providing a relaxing and therapeutic experience Elements becomes an essential part of someone’s life.
And in return therapists are the key to the business.
All staff members are licensed and insured massage therapists with an average of five years of experience at the North Scottsdale Elements.
Therapists are also provided opportunities for professional growth and they’re provided a professional place to practice their craft.
No. 5: Money back – Wright says they are so confident in their therapists and their abilities the company offers a money back guarantee.
If people aren’t satisfied they get 100 percent back.
Wright says the company has gone to great lengths to offer all the training and to help match what people need with the right therapist.
They also have a system proprietary to Elements for asking people about the pressure of the massage.
Wright says it allows the patient to have a choice, without them feeling like they’re giving the therapist orders.
And when given the choice it lets the client get the most out of the massage.
Elements is at 9343 E. Shea Blvd., suite 120 in Scottsdale. For more information call (480) 941-3077 or visit www.elementsonshea.com.